From Consultation to Co-Production: How Marginalised Young People Can Shape Digital Mental Health Policy in Ireland

Carmen Kealy; Courtney Potts; Alba Madrid-Cagigal; Maurice Mulvenna; Gary Donohoe; Siobhan O'Neill; Margaret Barry

From Consultation to Co-Production: How Marginalised Young People Can Shape Digital Mental Health Policy in Ireland

Carmen Kealy
, Courtney Potts
, Alba Madrid-Cagigal
, Maurice Mulvenna
, Gary Donohoe
, Siobhan O'Neill
, Margaret Barry

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This study used a rights-based co-production framework informed by the Design Council’s Double Diamond and WHO youth participation principles. Forty-one marginalised young people aged 16–25 in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland participated in creative workshops and interviews using photo-elicitation, journey mapping and PhotoVoice. Young people curated and created visual materials to express their mental health experiences, digital lives, support needs and perspectives on policymaking. Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis to identify patterns across youth experiences, systems, and participation.

Original language	English
Pages	1-2
Number of pages	2
Publication status	Accepted - 2 Apr 2026
Event	UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre 12th Biennial International Conference - Galway, Ireland Duration: 11 Jun 2026 → 12 Jun 2026 https://universityofgalwayunesco.clr.events/event/139307

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Conference	UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre 12th Biennial International Conference
Abbreviated title	CFRC
Country/Territory	Ireland
City	Galway
Period	11/06/26 → 12/06/26
Internet address	https://universityofgalwayunesco.clr.events/event/139307

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From Consultation to Co-Production: How Marginalised Young People Can Shape Digital Mental Health Policy in Ireland. / Kealy, Carmen; Potts, Courtney; Madrid-Cagigal, Alba et al.
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